A new study challenges the notion that anatomically modern humans began inhabiting rainforest habitats just 70,000 years ago.

With no direct archaeological evidence of prehistoric boats, researchers instead analyzed tools and the remains of fish, leading to a surprising conclusion.

A popular theory suggests wolves domesticated themselves for human food scraps—and new simulations suggests it's paw-sible.

The method speeds up CO2 absorption—potentially helping the fight against climate change.

Meet Tylos: a gas giant 900 light years away and with a climate never seen before on any planet known to scientists.

Factors such as age, sleeping patterns, and a tendency to daydream might impact your ability to remember dreams in the morning, according to research.

One of Aaryan Shukla's world records is for mentally adding 100 four-digit numbers in 30.9 seconds.

The artifact hints to ancient rituals that may have taken place on the Isle of Man.

Researchers in Chile have shown that fog collectors could supply enough water each week for 10,000 people living in a desert community.

More than 500 exceptionally preserved fossils are offering new clues about the evolution of Florida's animals and landscape.

The 3D-printed fibers are just 1.5 microns thick, which is up to 100 times thinner than paper.

Composite metal foam performs equally to or better than most conventional metals used in shielding materials, while weighing significantly less, according to new research.

Hundreds of human bones have emerged from the River Thames in the last two centuries, most of them prehistoric.

Researchers have created a solar-powered reactor that collects CO2 by night and turns it into a useful gas by day.

Biological tooth substitutes could provide better alternatives to dentures and titanium implants.

A newly developed machine learning algorithm is taking on math problems that have vexed experts for decades.

Researchers discovered the body of water—now the largest known underground thermal lake in the world—while investigating a column of steam rising from limestone.

A recent study highlights the significance of olfactory heritage in understanding ancient cultures.

Researchers working in Morocco have discovered fly larvae that excel in the art of disguise.

Historical texts, from official records to personal chronicles, are revealing how 16th-century weather shaped Transylvanian society.